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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.92, 894.24 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.92, 894.24 and 399.28 is: 551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.92 : 894.24 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.92/894.24 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.92x = 894.24 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.92x = 357,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,052.15/647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.07

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